1989 Toyota MR2Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1989 Toyota MR2, most often about the seat belts. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 13, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1989 Toyota MR2 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Seat belts10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1989 Toyota MR2 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1989 vs. every other MR2 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MR2 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What MR2 owners report

Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

PLACING SEATBELT ON WHILE SITTING IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT OF A 1989 TOYOTA MR2 N/A 5 SPEED, THE SEATBELT BUCKLE/CLASP BROKE IN MY HAND. THE BUCKLE'S TOP COVER CAME OFF AND THE RED PUSH BUTTON ALSO FELL OFF THE BUCKLE ITSELF. *TR
Complaint 10511817 · May 13, 2013 · 200,000 miles

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